Malawi politician: Gays are satanic and must all be killed
The spokesperson for Malawi’s former ruling political party has called for gays and lesbians to killed. Ken Msonda, who is also the People’s Party (PP) administrative secretary, lashed out at the Malawian government for recently suspending the criminalisation of homosexuality. Writing on social media, Msonda ranted that gays and lesbians are the “sons and daughters […]
Isis executes teen for gay sex, demotes leader who raped him
In another example of twisted religious beliefs and hypocrisy, a 15-year-old boy has been executed by Isis militants for having sex with one of its leaders, who suffered a much more merciful fate. According to sources, the boy was found in the home of Isis officer Abu Zaid al-Jazrawi. A Sharia court sentenced both to […]
Tutu’s daughter marries female partner
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s daughter, the Rev. Mpho A. Tutu, has married her female partner, Professor Marceline van Furth. The couple tied the knot in The Netherlands last week, in what’s been described as a small and private ceremony. “The couple are very grateful to their families and friends for their love and support‚” said the […]
SA’s gay reality TV wedding explodes on social media
Sunday’s same-sex episode of Our Perfect Wedding has both been praised and condemned on social media, including earning the praise of South Africa’s minister of sport. The season five finale of the popular but also controversial series featured the wedding between Nthabi and Given in Polokwane, a first for the show. The couple met earlier […]
11 arrested in Senegal for gay sex
It’s been reported that 11 Senegalese people have been arrested in the town of Kaolack on charges of engaging in homosexual acts. According to AP, those arrested were attending a gay wedding celebration at a school in the town. In August, seven men were convicted of consensual same-sex conduct in what was described by Human […]
Nigerian activists slam NYT article on US gay rights support
Nigerian activists have spoken out against a recent article published by the New York Times claiming that America’s support for LGBT rights in Nigeria has done more harm than good. Since coming to power, President Obama and his administration have been vocal in condemning anti-LGBT laws and persecution in Africa, and have ramped up support […]
US gay blood ban relaxation not good enough
LGBT rights groups say that changes to America’s gay blood ban allowing gay men to donate blood if they are celibate for a year are still not acceptable. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final approval of the new rules. Gay and bisexual men were previously barred for life from donating […]
Greece becomes 26th European nation to recognise same-sex relationships
Greece’s Parliament has approved a new civil partnership bill that will legally recognise same-sex couples for the first time. On Tuesday, 194 parliamentarians voted for and 55 voted against the new law, which while not delivering full marriage equality is a major step forward on LGBT rights for the nation. Registered partnerships had previously only […]
Malawi drops gay charges against two men
Two men facing charges of having gay sex in Malawi will not be prosecuted after all as the government confirms that the country’s gay sex ban remains suspended. The 19-year-old student and 37-year-old man were arrested in one of the men’s home by police in the capital Lilongwe earlier this month. On Sunday, Justice MInister […]
Slovenian voters reverse gay marriage law
In a major blow to LGBT equality in Slovenia, an overwhelming majority of voters have chosen to reject a law legalising same-sex marriage. According to results released on Sunday, around 63% of those who voted in the referendum last week expressed their opposition to marriage equality. This means that amendments to the Marriage and Family […]